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Madison County, Illinois

Madison County, Illinois
Madison County Courthouse, Edwardsville.jpg
Madison County Courthouse, Edwardsville
Map of Illinois highlighting Madison County
Location in the U.S. state of Illinois
Map of the United States highlighting Illinois
Illinois's location in the U.S.
Founded September 14, 1812
Named for James Madison
Seat Edwardsville
Largest city Granite City
Area
 • Total 741 sq mi (1,919 km2)
 • Land 716 sq mi (1,854 km2)
 • Water 25 sq mi (65 km2), 3.4%
Population (est.)
 • (2015) 266,209
 • Density 376/sq mi (145/km²)
Congressional districts 12th, 13th, 15th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.co.madison.il.us
Edwardsville, Illinois
Climate chart ()
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel
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36
19
 
 
2.3
 
 
42
24
 
 
3.5
 
 
52
34
 
 
4.2
 
 
64
45
 
 
4.2
 
 
75
55
 
 
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84
64
 
 
3.5
 
 
90
70
 
 
3.2
 
 
86
66
 
 
3.1
 
 
79
58
 
 
2.7
 
 
68
46
 
 
3.8
 
 
53
35
 
 
2.9
 
 
41
25
Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel